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Majesty in Red One-of-a-Kind Bronze Sculpture

Majesty in Red One-of-a-Kind Bronze Sculpture

Regular price $220.00 USD
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This bronze sculpture, crafted in the ancient lost-wax casting process, portrays a seated woman in a flowing red dress and headdress, bedecked with polished bangles and necklaces. Beautifully depicting the drape of her robe and headdress, this one of a kind art sculpture is designed to sit on a ledge, shelf, or display block (wood block not included).

Dimensions: 11.5"H x 4.5"W x 4"D

Crafted from: Bronze, paint

Made in: Burkina Faso

SKU:BK-R38

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The Lost Wax Way

Artisans in Burkina Faso convey the beauty of feminine Africa in bronze. They cast with the lost wax method: first, the sculpture is carved in beeswax. Next, a clay mold is formed around it, and then the wax is melted away, leaving a void to fill with molten bronze.

Sculptures of figures of all shapes and sizes emerge from the foundry, from tiny dancing ladies to towering statues. In true Burkinabe spirit, an appreciation for distinctiveness shines through each creation. To give each piece individuality, roughly-textured frocks wrap each figure with folds and flares in slightly different array—guaranteeing that each piece is completely one-of-a-kind. Many of the figures are finished with polished accents and painted clothing.